Erle Stanley Gardner Middle vs Vail Ranch Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,008 students
Vail Ranch Middle
Temecula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
| Measure | Erle Stanley Gardner Middle Temecula, California | Vail Ranch Middle Temecula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #193 of 1,334 | #198 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3495 of 15,369 | #3594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,008 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Temecula | Temecula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.3 vs 68.8).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Vail Ranch Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 36.4%).
- •Vail Ranch Middle does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 24.0).
- •Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 765.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Erle Stanley Gardner Middle better than Vail Ranch Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Vail Ranch Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Temecula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle: 1,008. Vail Ranch Middle: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erle Stanley Gardner Middle and Vail Ranch Middle rank in California?
Erle Stanley Gardner Middle is 193rd of 1,334 and Vail Ranch Middle is 198th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).